Holiday Season Safety

The holiday season is fast approaching. Thanksgiving is less than a week away, which means the biggest shopping day is 1 week away. Soon after that the packages start arriving and Christmas is here.
This can be one of the happiest times of the year or you can be hit by a package thief.
Last year there was video after video after video on social media catching package thieves in the act.
Here are some safety tips to prepare for this holiday season:

• Install cameras- Getting cameras help you know when a package was delivered, and if any one does try to take the package, you are notified right away and have the whole thing recorded. You do not have to have the CCTV systems to protect your home. There are many different options out there that work just as great.  For our business, we cant keep our Wire free cameras in stock, they are going quick. A lot of people want something easy to use, easy to install, and easy to keep up.
• Have it arranged to be signed for. That way the postman, UPS, or Fedex do not just leave the package. 
• If you miss them too many times they have you call or can come down to the facility and pick it up. 

Another problem that seems to happen more during this time than the rest of the year is break ins.
The biggest tip to prevent that from happening would be to just keep your windows and doors locked at all times. Seems simple, I know, but so many times we are in a hurry or our hands are full. We simple just forget. Opportunity is a huge thing for most burglars. If you do not give them the opportunity they will simply move on.

If you have any questions on upgrading your security needs please feel free to give us a call. 702-564-5397

Have a great and safe Holiday season!
-Gene's Lock and Security

Sticky locks?

We have a lot of customers call or come in and ask what the best thing to do for locks when the inside gets dirty or they want to make it easier for the lock to turn.
Using WD40 or any other type of grease in your lock is bad. That includes Graphite Powder.

I did a quick search on how to fix a sticky lock. I am actually very surprised that first thing I saw was an article that said to use WD40. That is a good way to mess up your locks. Please ask a locksmith on how to fix the lock rather than trusting what you see on google.

If your lock is locking up or is dirty you can use a lubricant that is greaseless.

Call us for any questions you may have! We are happy to help! 702-564-5397

Tips and Tricks for Halloween

Halloween is one of the best times of the year but it can be a dangerous holiday.
From Ghost and Goblins to real life Monsters, You never know what you are going to run into on Halloween.
Here is a couple tips to keep your child safe this Halloween


If your child is old enough to go alone
-Make sure they go in groups. There is safety in numbers.
-Know what neighborhood they are going in and who they are going with,
-Cell phone charged and with them. Most teenagers have a cell phone, make sure it is charged and they bring it with them.

If you are supervising Trick or Treating
-Get glow stick necklaces or bracelets. Having a glow stick helps cars see the children in the dark, and helps you keep an eye on them. It can also help identify them if you lose sight of them in a big group.
-Put reflective tape on the candy bags. This also helps so cars can see them when its dark.
-Plan out the route you guys are planning to take and designate a meeting place in case someone gets separated.
-Taking pictures on Halloween night is a great way to save memories but keep the phone down while out and about. If you aren't fully paying attention to your surroundings or which way your child went, accidents can happen.
-Check your child's candy. Growing up I always thought this was a way for my parents to pick out the best candy, but now I know that you never know what you are getting from strangers.

If you are passing out candy
-Keep the path to the door clear. Its always fun to have it all decorated but keep things off the path, so no one trips and falls.
-Keep it lighted. You can make it fun with fun Halloween lights but keeping the pathway lighted and your door way lighted will help make for a safe and fun Halloween
-Make sure the candy you are passing out is safe and not tampered with.


Its better to be safe than sorry on Halloween

Is adding extra deadbolts to your door more secure or a little excessive?

Is adding extra deadbolts to your door more secure or a little excessive? Sure adding a second deadbolt will feel like you are a little more secure than just having one but there are better options out there.

Changing out your basic deadbolt to a higher security deadbolt. Most residential and Commercial properties have either a Kwikset or a Schlage lock. You will want to update your grade 3 lock to a grade 1. Our Grade 1 lock is a Mul t Lock deadbolt. Mul-T-Lock deadbolts are the best resistance to bumping, picking and forced entry techniques.

Adding longer screws to the frame helps prevent getting your door kicked in. On most residential homes they just use small screws to attach the plate to the frame. That does the purpose of keeping the plate on the door frame but that is about it. By adding longer screws you are attaching the plate to the door frame and attaching it all to the stud in the wall. Most of the time, when an intruder kicks in your door and get through its from the frame breaking.

Another thing we mention to our customers when they ask what they can do to prevent a kick in is to install a Chain and Flip lock. They are added protection and work great with the longer screws in the frame. They screw into the door frame where the plate for your door knob goes and then goes over the knob.

Call us today to help make your door more secure.
702-564-5397

Thinking about getting cameras?

In most of our blog post you read about how cameras are a good deterrent, and how we highly recommend getting cameras for your home.

Well this post is all about our cameras.

Recently one of our customers shared with us footage from the cameras we installed. The footage showed a person trying to get in their backyard just after 1 am. You can hear what was said and you can see the intruder. Luckily she was caught before anything was taken or damaged. Unfortunately for others in that neighborhood they weren't that lucky. The same people who tried to get stuff from our customers home already stole stuff from houses right next door. Those people did not have cameras.



More information about our cameras:
Completely wire free.
Runs off of 2 AA lithium batteries and your homes WiFi.
Viewed on your smart phone.
Get alerts right to your phone when there is motion.
Set certain days and times to have the motion alarm on or set it manually.
10 cameras on one hub. 

1 year warranty with our company.
Works great in all weather conditions.

Contact one of our team members to get a quote or hear more! 702-564-5397




Visit our Facebook page to watch the footage our customer shared with us.
https://www.facebook.com/EgisNV/

Things to know before getting your car key duplicated

We have a lot of customers come in to the shop to get a copy of their car key but are taken back when they hear the price. That's because their key is a Transponder key.

Things to know about Transponder keys:
1. A Transponder key is a key that has a chip. That chip has to be programmed to the car. If it is not programmed to the car, the car will not start.

2. They add some extra security to the car. It makes it harder to get the key duplicated. We have to have the car there to do the programming. So not just any one can take your keys and get a copy.

3. Most cars have a Transponder key. To determine if your key is a transponder key call us at 702-564-5397. We just need your year, make and model.

4. Most customers get this confused with the alarms. A basic Transponder key could like just like this:

For most cars the key with the remote head can be purchased.

5. Mechanical keys are available but all they will do is open your doors.

Give us a call at 702-564-5397 if you have any questions regarding your keys.

Meet our Team!

Gene's Lock and Security has many years of experience, 38 to be exact.

Steve and Stephanie are the president and vice president of the company. Steve grew up in the lock and security business. His father owned a company in Montana and his first car was a work truck. Stephanie and Steve had one of the largest Locksmith companies in Montana before moving to Henderson, NV.
They owned EGIS here in Henderson before owning Gene's Lock and Security. Contrary to popular beliefs, these bosses actually enjoy getting their hands dirty when it comes to making customers wants, needs, and security dreams come true!

Our Techs:
Mark, Ron and Terry have great experience in the industry. Each tech is equipped with servicing any and all needs our customers have, and are always excited to learn more as things evolve. Our motto is:
Your security is our top priority, and these guys do a great job making sure that happens. Our techs show up with smiles on their faces ready to tackle any job!

               Our Dispatch:

Carrie and Catie are the girls in the office. You will see them in the shop cutting keys and helping customers. They are also the ones you will talk to when you call the office. They are always here to help with any questions you have to make any transaction, big or small, effortless and pleasant!




We love what we do and it shows everyday. We take pride in our customer service skills and in providing the best locksmith services in the greater Las Vegas and Henderson areas!